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CURRICULUMFOR
MA SOCIOLOGY(2-YearProgram)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND GENDER STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF SWAT
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Table of ContentsBoard of Studies Members:.............................................................................................................IIFunction of Board of Studies:........................................................................................................IIIIntroduction....................................................................................................................................IVVision.............................................................................................................................................IVMission..........................................................................................................................................IVObjectives......................................................................................................................................IVAnnexure B:....................................................................................................................................VCURRICULUM OF MA SOCIOLOGY (02 YEARS)...................................................................VScheme of Studies...........................................................................................................................VFirst Year.........................................................................................................................................V
Semester-I..............................................................................................................................VSemester-II.............................................................................................................................V
Second Year...................................................................................................................................VISemester-III..........................................................................................................................VISemester-IV..........................................................................................................................VI
Elective Courses...........................................................................................................................VIIPanel of Examiners.....................................................................................................................VIIIPanel of Paper Setters.................................................................................................................VIIICourses..........................................................................................................................................IX
Introduction to Sociology....................................................................................................1-3Social Thoughts...................................................................................................................4-5Social Psychology................................................................................................................6-8Pakistani Society and Culture............................................................................................9-10Social Anthropology........................................................................................................11-12Rural Sociology...............................................................................................................13-14Sociology of Gender........................................................................................................15-16Research Methodology....................................................................................................17-18Community Development................................................................................................19-21Project Planning and Development.................................................................................22-23Sociology of Crime..........................................................................................................24-26Field Work.......................................................................................................................27-28Sociology of Religion......................................................................................................29-30Classical Sociological Theories.......................................................................................31-32Social Statistics................................................................................................................33-34Contemporary Sociological Theories..............................................................................35-37Disaster Management......................................................................................................38-39Sociology of Social Change and Development...............................................................40-41Sociology of Health and Medicine..................................................................................42-44Introduction to Population Studies..................................................................................45-46Conflict Resolution..........................................................................................................47-48Research Project/Thesis........................................................................................................49
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Board of Studies Members:
List of members of Board of Studies for Sociology in the Department of Social and Gender Studies, University of Swat
1. Dr. Abdullah, Assistant Professor Convener
In-charge, Dept. of Social and Gender Studies
2. Pro. Dr. Johar Ali, Professor and Vice Chancellor Member
University of Malakand
3. Dr. Syed Rashid Ali, Chairman & Associate Professor Member
Department of Sociology, AWKUM
4. Dr. Arab Naz, Chairman & Associate Professor Member
Department of Sociology, UoM
5. Mr. Nasir Shaheen, Assistant Professor Member
University of Swat
6. Mr. Arshad Khan Bangash, Assistant Professor Member
Department of Sociology, Bacha Khan University
7. Mr. Waqar, Assistant Professor Member
Department of Sociology, UoM
8. Mr. Sajjad Hussain, Lecturer Member
University of Swat
9. Mr. Imran, Lecturer Member
Department of Social and Gender Studies, UoS
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Function of Board of Studies
1. There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each subject or groups, as may be prescribed by Bye-laws.
2. Each Board of the Studies shall consist of:i. The Chairperson or Director of the Teaching Department or Institute;
ii. All Professors and Associate Professors in the Teaching Department/Institutes;iii. Two University Teachers, other than Professors or Associate Professors, to be
appointed by the Academic Council;iv. Three teachers, other than the University teachers, to be appointed by the Vice
Chancellor from affiliated colleges/ affiliated institutions; andv. One Assistant Professor and one Lecturer to be appointed by rotation in order of merit
from the Department concerned:
Provided that in the case of professional subjects which are taught in the affiliated colleges or affiliated institutions only and not in the University, the Board of Studies shall consist of:
(a) Two Principals of the colleges, Directors of the Institutes, concerned; and
(b) Two experts to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
3. The term of office of members of the Board of Studies, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years.
4. The quorum for meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one-half of members, a fraction being counted as one.
5. The Chairperson of the Teaching Department concerned shall be the Chairperson and Convener of the Board of Studies. Where in respect of a subject there is no University Teaching Department, Chairperson shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor.
6. The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to-i. Advice the Authorities on all academic matters concerning instructions,
publications, research and examinations in the subjects concerned;ii. Propose the curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate
courses in the subjects concerned;iii. Suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the subjects
concerned; and iv. To perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Bye-laws.
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Department of Social and Gender Studies, at a glance:
Department of Social and Gender Studies was part of Institute of Economics, Social and
Development Studies and got its separate status in 2014. This department currently offers MA
Sociology.
The discipline of Sociology educates students about social world around them. They are
empowered through sociological knowledge, skills and commitment to work for socio-economic
development. They are trained how to resolve different conflicts through dialogue and
discussion.
The department is also imparting sociological knowledge and skills to students of other
disciplines and faculties of University of Swat to develop their understanding about social
problems that they face in their daily life.
Vision: Promotion of peace, tolerance and mutual respect in society
Mission: Strengthening of Social Institutions through sociological research and teaching.
Objectives:
1. To graduate students of Sociology with sociological knowledge and professional skills to
work for peace, tolerance and sustainability of society.
2. To integrate academic research with developmental activities of government and non-
government organizations.
3. To develop conflict resolution strategies among the graduates.
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Annexure B:
CURRICULUM FOR MA SOCIOLOGY (02-YEAR)
Scheme of Studies
Main Feature1) The MA Sociology (02 Years) Program consists of Four (04) semesters and 69 credit
hours as per HEC requirement.
2) Eligibility criteria of MA Sociology is as under:At least 45% marks in B.A/B.Sc
First Year
Semester-ICourse code Title of Courses Marks Credit hoursSoc-301 Introduction to Sociology 100 03Soc-302 Social Thoughts 100 03Soc-303 Social Psychology 100 03Soc-304 Pakistani Society and Culture 100 03Soc-305 Social Anthropology 100 03Soc-306 Rural Sociology 100 03
Total 18
Semester-II
Course code Title of Courses Marks Credit hoursSoc-351 Sociology of Gender 100 03Soc-352 Research Methodology 100 03Soc-353 Community Development 100 03Soc-354 Project Planning and Management 100 03Soc-355 Sociology of Crime 100 03FW-356 Field Work 100 03
Total 18
Second Year
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Semester-IIICourse Code Title of Courses Marks Credit HoursSoc-401 Sociology of Religion 100 03Soc-402 Classical Sociological Theories 100 03Stat-403 Social Statistics 100 03Soc-404 Contemporary Sociological Theories 100 03Soc-405 Disaster Management 100 03Soc-406 Sociology of Social Change and Development 100 03
Total 18
Semester-IV
Course Code Title of Courses Marks Credit HoursSoc-451 Sociology of Health and Medicine 100 03Soc-452 Introduction to Population Studies 100 03Soc-453 Conflict Resolution 100 03Soc-455 Research/Thesis 200 06
Total 15
Grand Total: 69 Credit Hours
Major courses including research thesis Elective Courses with the major CoursesSubject Cr. hr Subject Cr.hr
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1. Sociology of Development2. Project Planning and Management3. Community Development4. Introduction to Population Studies5. Urban Sociology6. Sociology of Health7. Sociology of Social Change and
Development8. Sociology of Religion9. Sociology of Education10. Sociology of Globalization11. Organizational Behavior12. Human Resource Management13. Political Sociology14. Internship15. Research Thesis
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Any four of the following1. Conflict Resolution2. Clinical Sociology3. Social Policy4. Corporate Social Responsibilities5. Sociology of Media6. Sociology of Law7. Sociology of Human Rights8. Rural Development9. Urban Development10. Criminology11. Industrial Sociology12. Islamic Sociology13. NGO Management14. Sociology of Aging15. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity16. Sociology of Emotions and
Human Feelings17. Rural Sociology18. Applied Sociology
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PANEL OF EXAMINERS
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Name Designation Department University
1. Dr. Johar Ali Professor Sociology University of Malakand
2. Dr. Mussawar Shah Professor Rural Sociology The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
3. Dr. Niaz Muhammad Khan
Professor Sociology University of Peshawar
4. Dr. Rashid Khan Professor Sociology University of Peshawar
5. Dr. Anwar Alam Associate Professor
Sociology University of Peshawar
6. Dr. Sayed Rashid Ali
Associate Professor
Sociology Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
7. Dr. Arab Naz Associate Professor
Sociology, Social Work and Psychology
University of Malakand
8. Mr. Arshad Khan Bangash
Assistant Professor
Sociology Bacha Khan University Charsadda
9. Mr. Asad Ullah Assistant Professor
Rural Sociology The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
10. Mr. Waqar Ahmad Assistant Professor
Sociology, Social Work and Psychology
University of Malakand
PANEL OF THE PAPER SETTERS
1. Mr. Imran (Lecturer in Sociology)2. Mr. Muhammad Asghar Khan (Lecturer in Sociology)
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Course Code: Soc-301 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
The course is designed to introduce the students to different Sociological concepts like Culture, Society and Perspectives etc. The focus of the course shall be to significant concepts like social system and structures, socio-economic changes and social processes.It will also provide foundation for further studies in the field of sociology.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition, Scope, and Subject Matter of Sociology Nature of Sociology Relationship of Sociology with other Social Sciences Fields and Methods of Sociology Sociological Perspectives i.e. Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism,
Conflict Perspective, Feminist Perspective
2. Society and Community Introduction to Society Features and types of Community Types of Society
a). Hunting and Gathering Societies b). Horticultural and Pastoral Societies c). Agrarian Societies d). Industrial Societies
Characteristics of Society Society verses Community
3. Social Institutions Introduction to Social Institutions Family Institution Political Institution Economic Institution Education Institution Religion Institution Recreational Institution Marriage Institution
4. Culture and Related Concepts
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Nature of Culture Types of Culture Elements of Culture Ethnocentrism, Cultural Relativism, Exnocentisium Culture and Civilization
5. Collective Behavior Introduction to Collective Behavior Crowd behavior Public Opinion Propaganda Social Movements Leadership Mob Panic Riot Public poll
6. Introduction to Social Processes Introduction to Social Structure Role and Status Cooperation Accommodation Acculturation Assimilation Amalgamation Conflict Competition
Suggested Readings:
1. Brown, K. (2004). Sociology. UK: Polity Press
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2. Frank, N. M. (2003). International Encyclopedia of Sociology. U.S.A: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers3. Gidden, A. (2002). Introduction to Sociology. UK: Polity Press.4. Henslin. J. M. (2004). Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach. Toronto: Allen and Bacon.5. Kerbo, H. R. (1989). Sociology: Social Structure and Social Conflict. New York:
Macmillan Publishing Company.6. Koening, S. (1957). Sociology: An Introduction to the Science of Society. New York: Barnes and Nobel.7. Lenski, G., & Lenski, J. (1982). Human Societies. (4th ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company.8. Leslie, G. et al. (1973). Order and Change: Introductory SociologyToronto: Oxford
University Press.9. Macionis, J. J. (2006). Sociology. (10th ed.) New York. Prentice-Hall. New Jersey. Tischler, H. L. (2002). Introduction to Sociology (7th ed.) New York: The Harcourt Press
10. Horton Paul B; and Hunt. Chester (1990), Sociology Singapore McGraw Hill Company.11. Taga, Abdul. Hameed (2000). An Introduction to Sociology: Lahore12. Macionis, J.J (2012). Sociology. (14th Ed). Pearson Education, Inc.
COUSRE: SOCIAL THOUGHTS
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Course Code: Soc-302 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
This course will familiar students with the history of social thought, stages of social development and change. The course will emphasize on contributions of Muslim and Western, Thinkers towards social thought and social development.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Historical Development of Social Thoughts Difference between Social Thought and Sociological Theory
2. Early Social Thought Folk Thinking Greek Social Thoughts Roman Social Thoughts EgyptianSocial Thoughts BabylonianSocial Thoughts ChineseSocial Thoughts Indian Social Thoughts
3. Contribution of Muslim Thinkers in Social thought Abuzar Ghafari
i. Wealth Theory Imam Ghazali
i. Causes of group lifeii. Social Justice
iii. Educational Reforms Ibn-E-Khuldun
i. Philosophy of Historyii. Science of Culture
iii. Ethnocentrismiv. Rise & fall of Nations v. Causes of Social life
Shah Waliullah
i. Evolution of Society
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ii. Causes of Social life iii. Societal Disease iv. Concept of Perfect Society
Moulana Ubedullah Sindhi
i. Basic Human Ethics Allama Iqbal
i. Concept of self as Khodiii. Theory of Religion
iii. Concept of ‘Ummah’ as Millat
4. The Development of Western Thoughts Reformist Movements French Revolution Urbanization Migration Renaissance Intellectual Forces Social Forces Political Revolutions Religious Conversation
Suggested Readings:
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1. Barnes, H. E. (1966). An Introduction to the History of Sociology. (Ed.). Chicago: The
University of Chicago Press.2. Bogardus, E. S. (1960). The Development of Social Thought. (4th ed.). New York:
Longmans, Green & Co.3. Coser, L. A. (1971). Master of Sociological Though: Ideas in Historical Social Context.
New York, Harcourt Brace.4. Coser, L. A. (1977). Masters of Sociological Thought. New York: Harcourt Brace
Jovanarich Publisher.5. Dubin, R. (1978). Theory Building. New York: Maxwell, Macmillan.6. Keat, R. & John, U. (1982). Social Theory as Science. London: Routledge and Kegan
Paul Ltd.7. Kinlock, G. C. (1987). Sociological Theory: Its Development and Major Paradigms. New
York: McGraw Hill Inc.8. Ritzer, G. (1988). Sociological Theory. Singapore: McGraw Hill.9. Ritzer, G. (2000). Sociological Theory. (5th ed.). York: McGraw Hill Book Co.10. Turner, J. H. (1987). The Structure of Sociological Theory Homewood Illinois: Dorsey
Press.11. Turner, J. H. (2003). The Structure of Sociological Theory. (7th ed. Australia: Thomson
Wadsworth.12. Zeitlin, L. M. (1981). Ideology and the Development of Sociological Theory. New
Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
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COURSE: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code: Soc-303 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
By studying this course the students will understand the historical emergence, concepts, methods and theories of social psychology. It also focuses on understanding the impact of culture on the personality development. The course would enable the students to conceptualize the dynamics and structure of social self.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction
Definition and Scope of Social Psychology Historical Development of Social Psychology Method and Approaches to Psychology
2. Human Behavior and Personality Psychological Dynamics Socio-cultural Dynamics Man as a bio-socio and Psychological Unit Personality Development: Socialization and Personality Development Theories of Personality Development
i. Sigmund Freudii. Charles Horton Cooley
iii. Burrhus Fredric Skinneriv. George Herbat Mead v. Jean Piaget
vi. Erikson
3. Individual, culture and society Cultural Values and Inter-personal Adjustment Self, Cognition, Emotions, Attitudes and beliefs Aggressions and Anti-Social Behavior Language (communication and change) motivation
4. Group Dynamics Group life Formation of Groups Dimensions of Group Effectiveness Dynamics of Leadership: Leadership, Qualities of a good leader Role and status, Psycho-social Factors underlying Roles Styles of Leaderships
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5. Stress in Social Behavior (Mental Illness/Disease) Social Behavior Physically, Psychologically, Socially Stressful situation, Tension, Frustration, Stress,
Tension Reduction
Suggested Readings:
1. Allport, G. W. (1985). The Historical Background of Social Psychology. In Lindzey, G; Aronson, E. The Handbook of Social Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill.
2. Anderson, C. (2003). The Sage Handbook of Social Psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
3. Aronson, E. (2008). The Social Animal (10th ed.). Wordsworth.4. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., and Akert, R. M. (2010). Social Psychology (7th ed.).
Prentice Hall.5. Batson, C. D. (1998). Altruism and Pro-social Behavior. In Gilbert, D.T; Fiske, S.T;
Lindzey, G. The Handbook of Social Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill.6. Augustine, B. (2004). The Rise of Fall of Social Psychology: The Use and Misuse of the
Experimental Method. Aldine Transaction. ISBN978-0-202-30742-8 7. Bem, D. (1970). Beliefs, Attitudes, and Human Affairs. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.8. Cialdini, R. B. (2000). Influence: Science and Practice. Allyn and Bacon.9. David, G. M. (2007). Psychology (8th ed.). Wordsworth.10. Festinger, L. (1957). A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance. Stanford, California:
Stanford University Press.11. Forgas, J. P. ed. (1981). Social Cognition: Perspectives on Everyday Understanding.
European Monographs in Social Psychology. 26. London & New York: Academic Press.ISBN 0-12-263562-0
12. Forsyth, D. R. (2006). Group Dynamics. Belmont, CA: Thomson-Wadworth.13. Greenwood, J. D. (1991). Relations and Representations: An introduction to the
Philosophy of Social Psychological Science. London & New York: Routledge.ISBN 0-415-05515-6
14. Janis, I. L. (1972). Victims of Groupthink. Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin.15. John, D. D., and Daniel, J. M. (2010). Social Psychology. Publisher Cengage Learning.
ISBN 0495812978, 978049581297516. Krech, D., and Crutchfield, R. S. (1948). The Structure And Function of Social Groups.17. Milgram, S. (1975). Obedience to Authority. Harper and Bros.18. Moscovici, S., and Markova, I. (2006). The Making of Modern Social Psychology.
Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.19. Moskowitz, G. B. (2005). Social Cognition: Understanding Self and Others. Texts in
Social Psychology. Guilford. ISBN 978-1-59385-085-2 .20. Sherif, C. (1976). Orientation in Social Psychology, New York: Harper and Row. P.375. 21. Sison, E., and Louie. A. (2008). The Dynamics of Persuasion. New York: Lawrence
Erlbaum.
COURSE: PAKISTANI SOCIETY AND CULTURE
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Course Code: Soc-303 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
After studying the course the students, will learn about the nature and structure of Pakistani society. It aims to impart knowledge about national culture and sub-cultures of Pakistan. The course will develop understanding about the integrated function of various social institutions in the country.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition of Society Characteristics of Pakistani Society Social Stratification, Cast, Class and Ethnicity Social Institutions in Pakistan
2. Educational Dynamics Universal Primary Education Concept Education in Pakistan Forms and Types of Education Schools; Technical and Higher Education Status of Formal and Informal Education
3. Salient features of Pakistani Culture Provincial Culture Culture of Punjab Culture of Sindh Culture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture of Baluchistan Culture of Kashmir and Northern Areas
4. Social Structure and Organizational Composition of Pakistani Society Social Structure and Social organization composition Sectarian Composition Causative Factors of Sectarianism Cast and Class Rural Society Urban Society Rural Power Structure
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5. Minorities in Pakistan Population Distribution Religious and Cultural Festivals Problems faced by Minorities in Pakistan The Role of Special Ministry with reference Minorities Rights
Suggested Readings:
1. Ahmad, S. A. (1975). Mataloona: Pukhto Proverbs. Oxford University Press, Karachi. p.57.
2. Ahmad, S. A. (1980). Pukhtun Economy and Society. Traditional Structure and Economic Development in a Tribal Society. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul. p.24.
3. Caroe, O. (1977). A Review of Ahamd. In Asian affair. , Vol.VII (October), pp. 352-3. 4. Churchill, W. (1898). The Story of the Malakand Field Force. Leo Cooper and Octopus
Publishing Groups (2002) plc, London. pp. 51-72.5. Dupree, L. (1980). Afghanistan. Princeton University Press. p.126.6. Gluckman, M. (1971). Politics, Law and Ritual in Tribal Society. Basil Blackwell,
Oxford. 7. Lindholm, C. (1996). Frontier Perspective: Essay in Comparative Anthropology.
Karachi: Oxford University Press. p.196. 8. Mumtaz, K. (1987). Women of Pakistan in Readings on Women in Pakistan. John
Murray. London. p .7. 9. Mumtaz, K., and Farida, S. (1987). Women of Pakistan, Tow Steps Forward One Step
Back. Vanguard. p. 54-90.10. Shaheed, F. and Mumtaz, K. (1990). Women’s Participation in Pakistan. 11. Shaheed, F. et al. (1998). Women in Politics: Participation and Representation in
Pakistan. Shirkat Gah, Pakistan. p.365. 12. Shaheed, F., and Aisha, L. F. (2004). Great Ancestors: Women Asserting Rights in
Muslim Contexts: Information & Training Kit. Lahore, Pakistan: Shirkat Gah.13. Spain, W. J. (1963). The Pathan Border Line. Mouton, The Hague. p.69. 14. Zia, S., and Bari, F. (1999). Women’s Political Participation in Pakistan Unpublished
Report.
Note: Rooh-e-Adab, Iqbal Choudry, Taga, and Shahid should be included in the suggested readings.
COURSE: SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Course code: Soc- 304 Credit Hours: 03
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Course Objectives:
This course aims to introduce the students withthe theories about evolution of human beings and culture. The course will dilate branches of anthropology including physical anthropology, archaeology, socio-cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Meaning, Definitionand scope of Social Anthropology Fields in Social Anthropology Approaches of Social Anthropology i.e. Relativistic, Holistic, Comparative
2. Evolution of Culture Introduction and Definition Characteristics of Culture Cultural Knowledge Biology verses Culture Belief System and Culture
3. Marriage and Family Institution Introduction to Family and Marriage System Functions of Family in Rural Areas Universality of Marriage Ways of Marriage Theories of INCEST TABOO Forms of Marriage
4. Kinship Structure Variation in Marital Residence Major Systems in Kinship Terminology Omaha System Crow System Iroquois System Eskimo System Descent Systems
5. Political Institution/Organization Types of Political Organizations Resolution of Conflicts Milonsky views about Law Legal Systems Types of Punishments in Primitive Societies
6. Religious Institution
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Universality of Religion Theories of Religion Variation in Belief Systems Variation in Practice of Religions Religion and Magic
7. Economic Institution Division of Labor Structure of Primitive Society KOLA RING Exchange Society Reciprocity System System of Redistribution
Suggested Readings:1. Alan, P. M. (1986). Anthropology: An Introduction. New York: Harper and Row.2. Darshan, S. M. (2000). Encyclopedia of Anthropology. Vol. 7. Social Anthropology.
New-Delhi, Mittal Publication.3. Epstien, A. L. (2012 Edited). The Craft of Social Anthropology. USA. New Jersey. 4. Evans, P. (2004). Social Anthropology. Taylor and Francis Group.5. Everett, A. H. (1979). Culture and Social Anthropology. New Delhi: McGraw Hill
Publishing Co.6. Fried, M. H. (1973). Exploration in Anthropology. Reading in Culture. Man and Nature,
New York: Thomas y. Cromwell Company7. Havilland, W. A. (1975). Culture Anthropology. Holt Rinehart and Winston.8. Hicks, D., and Margaret, G. A. (1996). Cultural Anthropology(2nd ed.). New York.9. Harper Collins Publishers Inc. 10. Hobel, E. A. (1972). Anthropology: The Study of Man (4th ed.), New York, McGraw-Hill.11. Kottak, P. C. (1991). Anthropology. The Exploration of Human Diversity. McGraw –Hill
Inc.12. Mayer, L. (1965). An Introduction to Social Anthropology. Clarendon Press.13. Pocock, F. D. (1998). Understanding Social Anthropology. USA. New Jersey. ISBN 14. 0485121409. 15. Ralph, L. (1936). The Study of Man. New York: Appleton.16. Ronald, L. E. (1982). Social Anthropology. Oxford University Press.17. Stocking, G. J. (1995). After Tylor: British Social Anthropology 1888-1951. USA. The
University of Wisconsin Press.18. Tylor, B. E. (1871). Primitive Culture: Research into the Development of Mythology,
Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art and Customs, Vol.1. p. 1. London. John MurrayPublishers Ltd.
19. Wilcox. C. (2008). Social Anthropology (Edited). Transition Publishers. USA. New Jersey.
COURSE: RURAL SOCIOLOGY
Course Code: Soc-305 Credit Hours: 03
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Course Objectives:
This course aims at providing knowledge of basic concepts of Rural Sociology to the students. Moreover an in-depth understanding of structure of rural society will be carried out. The course focuses on issues relating to the study of rural people and places, as well as rural related issues in both advanced and developing countries. This course is designed to explore the changing nature of rural development in the global economy.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction to Rural Sociology Rural Sociology as a Science Rural Sociology and other Social Sciences Features of Agrarian Societies
2. Rural Social Structure Rural Settlement Pattern Land Distribution Land Tenure System in Pakistan Problems of Small and Fragment Holdings
3. Social stratification and social differentiation Basic Concepts and action Group, Role and Status, Norms and Values, Folkways and Mores Social Systems and Sub-systems Rural Culture, Social Processes in Rural Society
4. Technology and Social Change The Role of Technology in Rural Development
5. Structure of Rural Society Rural Settlement Small scale Farming Feudalism, Capitalism, Family Farming Agrarian Politics and Village Development
6. Relationship between technological and socio economic aspect of rural society. Gender and Development Role and status of Rural Woman Pattern of Rural Settlement
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7. Rural Resources Land Tenure System, size of Landholdings. Rural Social Structure, Provision of services in Rural Area; Health, Education and
Sanitation etc. Micro-financing in Rural Sector
Suggested Readings:
1. Chitamber, J. B. (1975). An Introduction to Rural Sociology. New Delhi Balley Eastern Ltd.
2. Chitamber, J. B. (2003). Introductory Rural Sociology. (2nd Ed.). New Delhi. New AgeInternational (P) Limited Publisher.
3. Dalal, B. (2003). Rural Planning in Developing Countries. New Delhi, Earthscan.4. Khan, H. A. (1985). Rural Development in Pakistan Lahore.5. Khan, N. (2000). Rural Poverty Alleviation. National Book Foundation, Islamabad.6. Kolb. J. H. L. (1989). A Study of Rural Sociology. (4th Ed.). Houghton Mifflin.7. Sahibzada, M. H. (1997). Poverty Alleviation. Institute of Policy Studies. Islamabad.8. Setty, E. (2002). New Approaches to Rural Development. Amal Publications Pvt.Ltd.9. Social Policy and Development Centre. (2000). Social Development in Pakistan. New
York, Oxford University Press.
COURSE: SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
Course Code: Soc-351 Credit Hours: 03
Course objectives:
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By studying this course the students will learn about the gender relation, historical movements and feminist perspective accordingly. Further, it will also provide an understanding of globalization along with its role towards changing pattern of gender relation.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition, Concepts and Importance Gender Studies in International Setting Gender Studies in Pakistani Perspective Gender and Feminism
2. Major Feminist Perspectives Classical Liberal movements Radical Feminism Marxist Feminism Islamic Feminism
3. Gender and Human Rights Definition and Nature of Human Rights Collective Rights Ethnic Minority Rights Fundamental Rights Property Rights
4. Gender and Politics Gender and Third World Politics Women Political Leaders, Past and Present Women in the Legislatures and Executive of the Law Power and Patriarchy Women in Pakistani Political Setup Women Participation in Local Government System
5. Gender and Education Gender and Education Gender, Origin and Development of Education Gender Education and Religion
Gender Education and Polity Gender Education and Economy Gender Education and Social Mobility Gender and Forms of Education
7. Gender and Development Gender Roles
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Access to Resources Gender Disparity Problems of Gender Development The role of Development Aid in Gender development The role of Non-government organizations in Gender development Journey from WID to GAD
Suggested Readings:
1. Beauvoir, S. D. (2007). The Second Sex, Vintage.2. Bornsterin, K. (1995). Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women and Rest of US, Vintage.3. Butler, J. (2004). Undoing Gender, Routledge.4. Butler, J. (2006). Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Routledge.5. Faucault, M. (1990). The History of Sexuality: An Introduction, Vintage.6. Jane, P. (2008). 50 Key Concepts in Gender Studies, New Delhi. Sage Publication. 7. Johan, Z. S. (2008). The Kaleidoscope of Gender, New Delhi, Sage Publication.8. Kapadia, K. (2002). The Violence of Development. London, Zed Books.9. Kathy, D., Mary, S. E., and Judith, L. (2008). Handbook of Gender and Women’s Studies,
New Delhi, Sage Publication.10. Mary, H. (2008). What is Gender? (Sociological Approaches). New Delhi, Sage
Publication.11. Mead, M. (2001). Male and Female, Harper Perennial.12. Mirza, J. (2002). Between Chadar and the Market. Karachi, Oxford University Press.13. Radtke, H. L., and Henderikus, J. S. (1994-95). Power and Gender. London, Sage
Publication.14. Rege, S. (2008). Sociology of Gender (The Challenge of Feminist Sociology knowledge).
New Delhi, Sage Publication.15. Ronnie, V. (2008). Social and Gender Analysis in Natural Resource Management, New
Delhi, Sage Publication. 16. Shaista, I. (2000). From Purdah to Parliament. Karachi, Oxford University Press.17. Sharlene, N. H. B. (2008). Handbook of Feminist Research. New Delhi, Sage Publication.18. Sharukh Rafiq, S. (2000). 50 Years of Pakistan's Economy. Oxford University Press.19. Social Policy and Development Centre (2000). Social Development in Pakistan. New
York, Oxford University Press.20. Sterling, A. F. (2000). Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality,
Basic Books. New Ed edition.21. Sudah, D. K. (2000). Gender Role. India, A.P.H Publication.
COUSRE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Code: Soc-352 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
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The course aims to teach the basic concepts of social research, various research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative. The students will be taught about basic research techniques and tools.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition of Social Research Characteristics of Scientific Social Research Theory and Research Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods - An Introduction Qualities of Good Researcher
2. Steps in Social Research Choosing the Problem and its Significance Review of Relevant Literature Formulation of Objectives Research Questions and Research Hypothesis Theoretical Framework: Inductive and Deductive Ways of Theorizing Conceptualizations and Operationalization Data Collection Data Analysis and Interpretation Report Writing Ethical Considerations in Social Research
3. Forms of Social Research Basic Research vs Applied Research Applied Research: Evaluation, Actions, Social Impact Purpose of Social Research: Exploratory, Descriptive, Explanatory Time Dimension in Social Research: Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Studies Data Collection and Analysis Techniques: Quantitative Data and Qualitative Data
4. Literature Review Significance and Purpose of Literature Review Theoretical and Empirical Literature Ways of Literature Review
5. Technical Report Writing Introduction of Academic Writing Ability to Synthesis Information Constructing a Line of Reasoning and Ability to Develop Counter Arguments Use of Credible and Latest Academic/scholarly Sources Literature Citing, References, and Bibliography
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Quoting Plagiarism Footnotes and Endnotes Composing and Formatting of Reports Graphic and Pictorial Presentation Proof Reading
Suggested Readings:
1. Alwin, D. F. (2007). Margins of Error: A Study of Reliability in Survey Measurements.
U.S.A. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2. Babbie, E. (2005). The Practice of Social Research. Belmont, California:
Wordsworth.3. Bridge, S., & Culhy. (2005). Research Methods in the Social Science. New Delhi: Vistaar
Publiser.4. Christopher, W. (2003). Sociological Methods and Research. London: Sage Publications.5. Juliet, C., & Anselm, C. S. (2008). Basics of Qualitative Research (3rd Edition). New
Delhi. Sage Publications New Delhi6. Monette, D. R., Sullivan, T. J., & Dejong, C. R. (1998). Applied Social Research: Tool
for the Human Services (4th Edition) New York: Harcout Brace College Publishers.7. Nachimas, C. F. & David, N. (1997). Research Methods in the Social Sciences (5th
Edition) New York: St. Martin’s Press Inc.8. Neuman, W. L. (2000). Social Research Methods. New York: Allyn and Bacon.9. Somekh & Lewin. (2005). Research methods in Social Sciences, New Delhi. Vistaar,
Publication.
COURSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Course Code: Soc-353 Credit Hours: 03
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Course Objectives:
The course aims at acquainting the students with the basic concepts of community development, approaches, strategies and theories. The emphasis will be placed on community mobilization and organization. The course will also cover the participatory development and different models of community development.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Meaning, Scope and Subject Matter Historical Development
2. Community Concepts and Definition Community Development Programs in Underdeveloped Countries of Asia and
Africa:India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Thailand, Egypt and Philippines.
3. Theories and Approaches of Community Development
4. Processes of Community Development Community Mobilization Community Participation Resource Mobilization
5. Community Developments Community Development Programs in Pakistan History of Community Development before Partition of the Sub-continent Community Development with Reference to Village-AID Program
6. Role of NGOs/ CBOs in Community Development Community Concepts and Definition The Nature of Community Methodology and Organization of Community Development and Role of Social Welfare Councils in Community Development
7. Community Organization and Related Services Family and Child Welfare Cottage Industries Adult Education
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Skill Development and Health Housing Water and Sanitation Development in Rural/Urban Areas of Pakistan
8. Cooperation and Community Development Principles and Methods of Cooperation History of Cooperative Movement in Pakistan Role of Cooperative Societies in Community Development
Suggested Readings:
1. Blakely, E. J. (1979). Community Development Research: Concepts, Issues, and Strategies.2. Cernea, M. (1985). Putting People First: Sociological Variables in Rural development.
New York, Oxford University press.3. Chambers, R. (1983). Rural Development: Putting the Last First, London, Longman.4. Chambers, R. (1992). Rural Appraisal: Rapid, Relaxed and Participatory, Sussex, Institute
of development Studies.5. Edwards, M., and Hulme, D. (eds.), (1992). Making a Difference: NGOs and Development
in a Changing World.6. Escobar, A. (1995), Encountering Development: The Making and Unmaking of the Third
World, Princeton, Princeton University Press.7. Fernandes, W., and Tandon, R. (eds.) (1981). Participatory Research and Evaluation:
Experiments in Research as a Process of Liberation, New Delhi, Indian Social Institute.8. Khan, A. H. (1985). Rural Development in Pakistan, Lahore, Vanguard Books Ltd.9. Midgley, G. (2004). Community Operational Research: OR and Systems Thinking for
Community. 10. Noble, A. G. (1999). Preserving the Legacy: Concepts in Support of Sustainability.11. Ross, M. G. (1955). Community Organization: Theory and Principles. New York: Harper
and Row Publishers.12. Sachs, W. (ed.), (1992). The Development Dictionary: A Guide to Knowledge and Power,
London, Zed Press.13. Skidmore, R. A., and Thackeray, M. G. (1964). Introduction to Social Work. New York:
Meredith Publishing Company.14. Warburton, D. (1998). Community and Sustainable Development. London: Earthscan
Publications Ltd.
COURSE: PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Course Code: Soc-354 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
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In this course we teach the basic concepts of project cycle, cause and effect relationship, logical framework, planning and management. Required skills of field formation, preparation of different reports and techniques for the development of project will be studied. Students are also equipped with the tools of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition, Need, Identification, Selection and Scope of the Project Characteristics of Project, types of Project Project Cycle Cause and Effect Diagram Project Objectives
2. Project Planning Development of Indicators Preparing Project Proposal Logical Framework Analysis Key Components of Project Potential Problem Analysis Fields Force Formation Strategy
3. Project Organizing Organization of Resources Task allocation, Role Taking Coordination in Project Team Accountability within Project Conflict Resolution Time Management Liaison with External Agencies Preparation of Technical Progress Reports Preparation of Financial Progress Reports Writing of minutes and Reports of Project Meetings
4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Checking Deviation and Progress Monitoring Follow-up, Managing Deviation, Definition and Difference between Monitoring and Evaluation Need for Evaluation Steps in Evaluation, Collecting Necessary data, Expanding logframe matrix for
Evaluation, Checking Deviation, Adjusting Deviation
5. Impact Assessment
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Definition Concepts and Meaning Types of Impact Assessment Social Impact Assessment Economic Impact Assessment Physical Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment Methods and Techniques of Impact Assessment
Suggested Readings:
1. Albert, H. (2004). Handbook of Project Management Procedures. TTL Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 0-7277-3258-7
2. Bjarne, K. (2007). Project Management: Theory and Practice. Nyt Teknisk Forlag. ISBN 87-571-2603-8.
3. David, I. and Cleland, R. G. (2006). Global Project Management Handbook. McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0-07-146045-4.
4. David, I., and Cleland, R. G. (2006). Global Project Management Handbook. "Chapter 1: "The evolution of project management". McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0-07-146045-4
5. Dennis, L. (2007). Project Management (9th ed.). Gower Publishing, Ltd., ISBN 0-566-08772-3
6. Fleming, Q. (2005). Earned Value Project Management (3rd Edition ed.). Project Management Institute. ISBN 1-930699-89-1 .
7. Harold, K. (2003). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling (8th Ed. ed.). Wiley. ISBN 0-471-22577-0 .
8. Joseph, P. (2003). PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide. McGraw-Hill Professional, ISBN 0-07-223062-2
9. Lewis, R. I. (2006). Project Management. McGraw-Hill Professional, ISBN 0-07-147160-X.10. Martin, S. (2002). Project Management Pathways. Association for Project Management.
APM Publishing Limited. ISBN 1-903494-01-X11. Morgen, W. (2003). Fifty Key Figures in Management. Routledge, ISBN 0-415-36977-0.12. Nokes, S. (2007). The Definitive Guide to Project Management. (2nd Ed.). London (Financial
Times / Prentice Hall): ISBN 978-0-273-71097-413. Paul, C. D. et. al. (2005). The Right Projects Done Right! John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-
7879-7113-8. p. 35.Young-Hoon, K. (2005). A brief History of Project Management. In: The story of managing projects. Elias G. Carayannis et al. (9th eds.), Greenwood Publishing Group.ISBN 1-56720-506-2.
COURSE: SOCIOLOGY OF CRIME
Course Code: Soc-355 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
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This course familiar the students with the basic concepts, theories and methodologies used in the field of criminology. The role of pertinent agencies in crime control will be learnt. The course will focus on understanding crime, criminality, and social remedies.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition of Crime Criminology and its Scope Criminology and criminal law Crime Research
2. Crime and Society Causes of Crime Impacts of Crimes on Social Institutions Crime as a Social Problem Remedies Prevention and Detection of Crime
3. Juvenile Delinquency Introduction Causes of Juvenile Delinquency Types of Juvenile Delinquents Crime Prevention at Juvenile Level in Pakistan Juvenile Court Juvenile Reformatories
4. Punishment Introduction Purpose of Punishment Types of Punishment A-Death Penalty B-Imprisonment Prison and Related Problems Islamic Concept of Punishment
6. Classification of Criminals Legalistic Criminals Moralistic Criminals Psychopathic Criminals Institutional Criminal Situational Criminals Habitual Criminals
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Occupational Criminals Organized Criminals
7. Theories and Approaches to Criminal Behavior Cesare Lombroso Theory of Biological Foundation Sociological Theory or Sutherland Differential Association Theory Psychological and Psychiatric theories of Criminal Behavior
8. Crime Detection Agencies in Pakistan FIA MI ISI and CDA Techniques of Crime Detection Problems in Crime Detection
9. Rehabilitation of Offenders and Criminals Parole Probation
Suggested Readings;
1. Barak, G. (ed.). (1998). Integrative Criminology (International Library of Criminology, Criminal Justice & Penology.). Aldershot: Ashgate/Dartmouth. ISBN 1-84014-008-9.
2. Barak-Glantz, I. L., E. H. Johnson. (1983). Comparative Criminology. Sage Publication.3. Beccaria, C. (1764). On Crimes and Punishments, and Other Writings. Cambridge
University. ISBN 0-521-40203-4 .4. Bursik, Jr., and Robert, J. (1988). Social Disorganization and Theories of Crime and
Delinquency: Problems and Prospects. Criminology26 (4): p. 519–539. doi:10.1111/j.1745-9125.1988.tb00854.x.
5. Carey, H. (1978). An Introduction to Criminology. New Jersey, Prentice Hall. 6. Cavan, R. S. (1956). Criminology. New York, Thomas Yacrowall, Company.7. Cloward, R., and Lloyd, O. (1960). Delinquency and Opportunity. Free Press. 8. ISBN 0-02-905590-3 .9. Cohen, A. (1955). Delinquent Boys. Free Press. ISBN 0-02-905770-1 .10. Deflem, M. (2006). Sociological Theory and Criminological Research: Views from
Europe and the United States. Elsevier. ISBN 0-7623-1322-6 .11. Felson, M. (1994). Crime and Everyday Life. Pine Forge. ISBN 0-8039-9029-4 .12. Ferrell, J., Hayward, K., Morrison, W., and Presdee, M. (2004). Cultural Criminology
Unleashed. London: Glasshouse Press.13. Gottfredson, M., and T. Hirschi. (1990). A General Theory of Crime. Stanford University
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Press.14. Hall, S., Winlow, S. and Ancrum, C. (2008). Criminal Identities and Consumer Culture.
London: Willan/Routledge.15. Hayward, K. J. (2004). City Limits: Crime, Consumerism and the Urban Experience.
Routledge. ISBN 1-904385-03-6 .16. Hester, S., and Eglin, P. (1992). A Sociology of Crime. London, Routledge.17. Hillyard, P., Pantazis, C., Tombs, S., & Gordon, D. (2004). Beyond Criminology: Taking
Harm Seriously. London: Pluto.18. Hirschi, T. (1969). Causes of Delinquency. Transaction Publishers. ISBN 0-7658-0900-1 .19. Katz, J. (1988). The Seductions of Crime. New York: Basic Books.20. Khalid, M. (n.d.). Principles of Criminology. New York. J. B. Lipoincott Company.
Donald, R. G. (1999). Criminology: Today, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.21. Khalid. M. (2001). Social Work, Theory and Practice. Karachi. Kifayat Academy.
Note: It is strongly suggested that the teacher should advise their student to watch PERCEPTION (English Movie) for understanding the course of Sociology of Crime.
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FIELD WORK
Course Code: FW-356 Credit Hours: 03
Aims and Objectives:
The Field Work is aimed to provide practical experience, professional knowledge,skills and attitudes appropriate to the practice of Sociology. It is designed to give students “real world” experience to complement and enhance their classroom studies. An academic complements the work experience. Students willvisit the community or community organization under the supervision of faculty member for detail studies of a social problem.
Detail/Descriptions:
The minimum requirements for the Field Work will be 3 credit hours .of Sociology. The Block Field Work will be a minimum period of 7 days and maximum 10 days. The student of Field Work will be assessed and graded on the following criteria by faculty member supervising the field work.General capacity for understanding and translating in effective practice the concepts of ethnographic field work and leadership ability in sociology in terms of the following grounds:
Total Marks 100 Report 25 Field Visit 25 Presentation 25 Oral Comprehension 25
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COURSE: SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Course Code: Soc-401 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
The course focuses on providing knowledge to the students regarding core concepts, theories and function of religion in the integration of society. Sociological analysis of the major religions will be carried out with special focus on Islam.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Definition of Religion Elements of Religion Sects and Cults Religion as Agency of Social Control
2. Theories of Religion Sociological Theories of Religion Psycho-analytical Theory of Religion Evolutionary Sociological Approaches
3. Functions of Religion Universal Order of Religion Pragmatism in Religion Integrating Power of Religion, and Religious Social Ideals
4. Sociological Analysis of major world religions Islam Judaism Hinduism Christianity Confucianism Buddhism
Suggested Readings:
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1. Azzan, S. (1982). Islam and Contemporary Society (ed.). Islamic Council of Europe and Longman. London and New York.
2. Binder, L. (1963). Religion and Politics in Pakistan. California: University of California Press.
3. Evan, P. E. (1965). Theories of Primitive Religions. Oxford: Claneolan Press.4. Johnstone, R. L. (1975). Religion and Society in Interaction. The Sociology of Religion,
New Jersey Prentice-Hall.5. Johnstone, R. L. (2001). Religion in Society: A Sociology of Religion (6th Ed.). 6. Monahan, S.C., & Mirola, W. A. (2001). Sociology of Religion. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice-Hall. 7. Russell, T. M. (2003). The Discipline of Religion: Structure, Meaning and Rhetoric.
Routledge. London and New York.8. Saha, S. C. (2004). Religious Fundamentalism in Developing Countries Thomas Carr
Greenwood Press. Westport, Connecticut.9. Schneider, L. (1970). Sociological Approach to Religion. New York: Wiley and Sons.10. Schneider, L. (1964). Religion, Culture and Society: A Reader in the Sociology of Religion.
New York: John Wiley and Sons.Thompson, L. (1988). Religion: Sociology in Focus Series. London: Long
COURSE: CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES
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Course Code: Soc-402 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
The course provides a review of classical sociological theorists to contemporary sociological thinking. It focuses on the content and utility of classical theories in terms of understanding social world. While the course provides a general history of sociological theory, the focus remains on examining how classical theories have provided the basis for a better understanding of the character and dynamics of societies around the world. The contents of the course also help understand the nature of Contemporary Sociological Theories and Thoughts.
Course Outlines:
1. Background and Development of Sociological Theory Introduction, Meaning and Definition of sociological theory Development of Sociological theory: (Social Forces, Intellectual Forces, French Revolution,
Enlightenment) Theory and Knowledge Process of Theorizing Types of Sociological Theories
2. August Comte Positivism The law of Human Progress Division of the Sciences Comte Sociology Programs of Social Reconstruction
3. Ibn-e-Khaldoon Biography Rise and Fall of Civilization Assabiat Evaluation of State
4. Emile Durkheim Social Facts and its Types Division of Labour in Society The Elementary forms of Religious Life Theory of Suicide Theory of Religion
5. Karl Marx Dialectical Materialism
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Socialism Class Structure Division of Society Surplus Value Class Struggle Dialectical Theory Theory of Communism Cultural Aspects of Capitalist Society
6. Herbert Spencer The Law of Social, Biological, Physical, Evolution Concept of Society Concept of Ethical State Organic Anology
7. Max Weber History and Sociology Verstehen Causality Ideal Types Values Sociology of Religion Bureaucracy Ideal Type Social Action theory Structure of Authority
Suggested Readings: Blalock, Hubert. M. (1969) .Theory Construction from Verbal to Mathematical Formulation
(Ed). N.J. Prentice Hall Inc.
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Bronner, Stephen.Erick .(latest ed.). Critical Theory and Society: A Reader. London; Routledge and Kegan paul.
Calhon, Craig. (2007). Contemporary Sociological Theory. (2nded). Malden, USA: Blackwell Publishing.
Cooley, C.H. (1962). Social Organization, New York: Scrichnes Books. Farganis, James (2000). Readings in Social Theory: The Classic Tradition to Post-Modernism
(3rd Ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill. Kinloch, Graham. C. (1977). Sociological Theory: Its Development and Major Paradigms.
New York: McGraw Hill. Ritzer, George. (2002). Sociological Theory (10th edition). New York: McGraw Hill. Ross, H. Laurence .(1963). Perspectives on the Social Order. New York: McGraw-Hill Book
Company, Inc. Waters, Malcolm. (1994). Modern Sociological Theory. London: Sage Publications
COURSE: SOCIAL STATISTICS
Course Code: Stat-403 Credit Hours: 03
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Course Objectives:
This is a basic statistics with particular focus on its application in social sciences in the shape of SPSS and other statistical analysis software commonly used in social research. The course will teach basic statistical methods in which social researchers should have facility to execute their own analyses. This includes generation of descriptive statistics, correlations, t-tests, chi-square tests, analysis of contingency tables, one-way ANOVA, and simple regression. The course will also introduce additional statistical including multiple linear regression, logistic regression, and survey analysis. Homework exercises will involve executing statistical procedures covered in class with sample data sets, and interpreting the results.
Course Outlines:
1. What is Statistics?Definition of Statistics, what is SPSS, Population, sample Descriptive and inferential Statistics, Observations, Data, Discrete and continuous variables, Errors of measurement, Significant digits, Rounding of a Number, Collection of primary and secondary data, Sources, Editing of Data. Exercises
2. Presentation of DataIntroduction, basic principles of classification and Tabulation, Constructing of a frequency distribution, Relative and Cumulative frequency distribution, Diagrams, Graphs and their Construction, Bar charts, Pie chart, Histogram, Frequency polygon and Frequency curve, Cumulative Frequency Polygon or Ogive, Historigram, Ogive for Discrete Variable. Types of frequency curves. Exercises.
3. Measures of Central TendencyIntroduction, Different types of Averages, Quantiles, The Mode, Empirical Relation between Mean, Median and mode, Relative Merits and Demerits of various Averages. properties of Good Average, Box and Whisker Plot, Stem and Leaf Display, definition of outliers and their detection. Exercises.
4. Measures of DispersionIntroduction, Absolute and relative measures, Range, The semi-Inter-quartile Range, The Mean Deviation, The Variance and standard deviation, Change of origin and scale, Interpretation of the standard Deviation, Coefficient of variation, Properties of variance and standard Deviation, Standardized variables, Moments and Moments ratios. Exercises
5. Probability and Probability Distributions Discrete and continuous distributions: Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distribution. Exercises
6. Sampling and Sampling DistributionsIntroduction, sample design and sampling frame, bias, sampling and non sampling errors, sampling with and without replacement, probability and non-probability sampling, Sampling distributions for single mean and proportion, Difference of means and proportions. Exercises.
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7. Hypothesis TestingIntroduction, Statistical problem, null and alternative hypothesis, Type-I and Type-II
errors, level of significance, Test statistics, acceptance and rejection regions, general procedure for testing of hypothesis.
Testing of hypothesis and confidence interval about the difference of population means and proportion for small and large samples, Analysis of variance and ANOVA Table. (Exercises)
10. Testing of Hypothesis-Independence of AttributesIntroduction, Contingency Tables, Testing of hypothesis about the Independence of attributes. Exercises.
11. Regression and CorrelationIntroduction, cause and effect relationships, examples, simple linear regression, estimation of parameters and their interpretation. r and R2. Correlation. Coefficient of linear correlation, its estimation and interpretation. Multiple regression and interpretation of its parameters. Examples
Recommended Books
1. Babbie, E., F. Halley, & J., Zaino 2007. Adventures in Social Research 6th edition. Thousand Oaks: Pine Forge Press2. Earl Babbie 2010. The Practice of Social Research 12th edition. Belmont CA, Wadsworth Publishing. 3. Field, Andy. (3rd Ed) 2009. Sex, Drugs, and Rock n Roll: Discovering statistics using SPSS. Sage Publication: UK4. Haely, Joseph F. (8th Ed) 2009. ‘Statistics: A Tool for Social Research’ Belmont: WADSWORTH Cengage Learning. 5. Joan Welkowitz, Barry H. Cohen, Robert B. Ewen. (6 th Edition) 2006. ‘Introductory Statistics for the behaviorual sciences’ USA,: Wiley 6. Morgan, George A. ; Leech, Nancy L.; Gloeckner, Gene W. ; and Barret, Karen C. (2nd Ed) 2004 SPSS for Introductory Statistics: Use and Interpretations’ New Jersey: Kawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. 7. Muhammad, F. 2005. “Statistical Methods and Data Analysis”, Kitab Markaz, Bhawana Bazar Faisalabad.8. Stockburger, David W. 1996 ‘Introductory Statistics: Concepts, Models, and Applications’ Available at www.Version 1.0.com
COURSE: CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
Course Code: Soc-404 Credit Hours: 03
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Course Objectives:
The course provides a review of sociological theorist’s i.e. classical, contemporary and modern sociological thinking. It focuses on the content and utility of theories in terms of understanding social world. While the course provides a general history of sociological theory, the focus remains on examining how theories have provided the basis for a better understanding of the character and dynamics of societies around the world. The contents of the course also help understand the nature of sociological theories.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Meaning and Definition of Contemporary Sociological Theories The Chicago School Sociological Theories in 21st Century
2. Functional Theory Kingsley Davis and Wilbert More Functional Theory of Stratification Tallcot Parson’s structural Functionalism of AGIL Model Structural Functional Model of Robert K. Merton
3. System Theory Sociology of Modern System Theory Gains from Systems Theory Some General Principles of its Application to the Social World Niklas Luhmanis General System Theory
4. Symbolic Interactionism Basic Principles Major Historical roots Pragmatism Behaviorism George Herbert Mead Contribution in Symbolic Interactionism Charles Horton Cooly Contribution in Symbolic Interactionism Erving Goffman Contribution in Symbolic Interactionism
5. Ethno methodology Defining Ethno Methodology Diversification of Ethno methodology Conversation Analysis
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Studies of Institutions Criticism of Traditional Sociology Synthesis and Integration
6. Contemporary Theories of Modernity Classical Theorists on Modernity Modernity its consequences, Identity and Intimacy Modernity unfinished Project
7. Structuralism Its roots in linguistics Anthropological structuralism of clued levi-staugs Structural Marxism
8. Post Structuralism Michle Focult’s Ideas
9. Post Modernism Moderate Post Modern Social Theory(Fredric-Jamson) Extreme (Jacon Baulrilland)
Suggested Readings:
1. Ashley, D., & Orenstein, D. M. (2005). Sociological Theory: Classical statements (6th
ed.). Boston, Massachusetts, USA: Pearson Education.2. Berlin, I. (1967). Karl Marx: His Life and Environment. Time Inc Book Division, New
York.3. Durkheim, E. (1895). The Rules of Sociological Method (8th edition), trans. Sarah A.
Solovay and John M. Mueller, ed. George E. G. Catlin (1938, 1964 edition).4. Enan, M. A. (2007). Ibn Khaldun: His Life and Works. The Other Press. p. v. ISBN
983-9541-53-6.5. Farganis, J. (2000). Readings in Social Theory: The Classic Traditions to Post
Modernism, (3rd Ed). MicGraw Hill.6. Gianfranco, P. (2000). Durkheim. Oxford: Oxford University Press.7. Ritzer, G. (1997). Post Modern Social Theory. MicGraw Hill.8. Ritzer, G. (2000). Classical Sociological Theory. (3rd ed.). MicGraw Hill.9. Ritzer, G. (2000). Modern Sociological Theory. (5th Ed). MicGraw Hill.
COURSE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Course Code: Soc-405 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
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Disasters and their impacts as part of the wider development discourse is recognized. While aiming to introduce students to the contemporary disaster debates, the course will use concrete examples and evidence from recent events to highlight “good practice” in relief and reconstruction efforts from a gendered vulnerability perspective. Additionally, basic knowledge of relief and reconstruction initiatives and gender frameworks for their implementation will also be studied. Course Outlines:
What is disaster and Hazard and the difference between disaster and hazard,
Types of disasters-Natural disasters and Man-made disaster including Famine, Biological hazards, Floods, Storms, Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Accidents, Political and complex emergencies
Points of debate and myths about disaster and development
What is relief, emergency response (Sphere Project) , and rehabilitation
What is vulnerability and risk
The role of local, national and international agencies in disaster response
The role of media in disaster response
Secondary disasters: Trauma or Psycho-social aspect and Violence
Community based disaster risk management, importance of community-based
Global Policy Framework: Hyogo framework For Action 2005-2015
Suggested Readings: Alexander, D .(2000). Confronting Catastrophe: New perspectives on Natural Disasters.
New York: Oxford University Press. Alley, E et al .(1993). Combating the vulnerability of communities in P. Meriman and C.
Browitt (eds) Natural Disasters: Protecting vulnerable communities. London: Thomas Telford.
Anderson, M. and Woodrow, P. (1999). Rising from the Ashes: Development Strategies in Times of Disasters, 2nd ed. London: IT Press.
Blaikie, Piers et al .(1994). At Risk: Natural Hazards, People‟s vulnerability and Disasters. London and New York: Routledge.
Enarson, E and Morrow, B (eds) .(1998). The Gendered Terrain of Disaster: Through Women‟s Eyes. Westport.
Lewis, J .(1999). Development in Disaster-prone Places: Studies of vulnerability. London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
Maskrey, A. (1989) .Disaster Mitigation: A Community Based Approach. Oxford: Oxfam.
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Rapley, J. (1996). Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World: UCL press.
Williams, Susan et al .(994) The Oxfam Gender Training Manual. UK and Ireland: Oxfam.
Wood, A et al (eds) .(2001). Evaluating International Humanitarian Action: reflections from practitioners. London and New York: Zed Books:
Varley, A (ed) .(1994). Disasters, Development and Environment. Wiley: Chichester.
Web pages: Relief Web http : // www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf
Sphere project http://www.sphereproject.org/
Trauma La Red de Mujeres Contra la Violencia (2004) Rebuilding Lives, Rebuilding Nicaragua: The importance of emotional recovery in the face of natural disasters and gender violence (abridged translation). http://www.wccnica.org/Rebuilding.pdf
Violence: Bradshaw, Sarah (2002) „Exploring the gender dimensions of reconstruction processes post-hurricane Mitch‟ Journal of International Development 14, 871-879
ASCE World Congress on Disaster Reduction: http://www.asce.org/conferences/disaster2001/
COURSE: SOCIOLOGY OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT
Course Code: Soc-406 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
The course highlights the basic concepts, causes, resistance to social change and transformation. The Evolutionary, cyclic and conflict theoretical approaches and models of social change will be
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discussed. It also focuses on the relationship of change with respect to socio-economic and political aspects of development.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Various Dimensions of Social Change Magnitude, Rate and Direction of Social Change Identification of Social Change. Factors Affecting Social Change
2. Theories of social change Evolutionary Cyclical Conflict
3. Modernizations Introduction/Definition Analysis of Economic Development in Modern and Modernizing Countries Factor of Modernization Impacts of Modernization Theories of Modernization Approaches to Development Implications of Development
4. Rural and urban sections of economic development
Sustainable development Problems in development Availability of physical resources Non-availability of technical know-how Availability of appropriate human resources Socio-cultural constraints of development Social implications of development
5. Analysis of social change
Types of social change Dynamics of social change: dynamics of social change in Pakistan
Suggested Readings:
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1. EBSCO (2004).Organizational Transformation and SocialChange Publishing (Firm).2. Ghimire, K. B., & Pimbert, M. P. (1997). Social Change and Conservation, London,
Earthscan.3. Gouldner, A. W., & Miller, S. M. (1965 eds.). Applied Sociology; Opportunities and
Problems, New York: Free Press.4. Halperin, S. (2004). War and SocialChange in Modern Europe: The Great
Transformation Revisisted5. Hunter, G. (1969). Modernizing Peasant Societies, London: Oxford University Press.6. Khan, S. R., Ed. (2000). 50 Years of Pakistan's Economy. Karachi: Oxford University
Press.7. Kingston, J. (2004).Japan's Quiet Transformation: SocialChange and Civil Society in the
Twenty. 8. Lapiere, R. T. (1965). Social Change. New York: McGraw Hill Book Co.9. Moore, W. E. (1974). Social Change, Englawood Cliffs, N.J. Prentice Hall Inc, 1974.10. Schelkle, W. (2000).
Paradigms of SocialChange: Modernization, Development, Transformation. 11. Schuerkens, U. (2004).Global Forces and Local Life-worlds: Social Transformations.12. Smith, A.D. (1973). The Concept of Social Change: A Critique of the Functionalist
Theory of Social Change. London, Routledge.
COURSE: SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Course Code: Soc-451 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
The course focuses at providing basic concepts and models of health sciences. The psycho-socio and cultural assessment of health seeking behavioral patterns and the role of therapeutic
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management group will be examined. The indigenous healing system and contemporary medical system will be studied.
Course Outlines:
1. Introduction Health and the field of the Sociology Contribution of Sociology to Medicine Social Definition of Illness Health and Disease as Deviant Behavior Social Cultural Causes of Disease
2. Sociological perspectives on health and Illness Functionalist Approach Conflict Approach Interactionist Approach Labeling Approach
3. Illness Behavior and Perceptions of Illness Illness Behavior Cultural Influences on Illness Behavior Sociological and Demographic Influences Communal Beliefs About Health and Illness Self-Medication
4. Social Determinants of Health Economy Poverty Illiteracy Peer Group Food Transport
5. Patient and Doctor Doctors view of Disease and the Patient Patient’s Perspective of Illness Patient Doctor Relationship Patient-nurses Relation
6. Sociology of Medical Care
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Hospital as a Social Organization Origin and Development Hospital and Doctor Hospital and Patient Self-Medication Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Suggested Readings:
1. Bauggartner, T. (1994). Conducting and Reading Research in Health and Human Performance. England, Brow and Benchmarn Publishers.
2. David, M. (1060). Medical Sociology. New York. The Free Press.3. David, M. (1990). Medical Sociology. New York. The Free Press.4. David, T. (1982). An Introduction to Medical Sociology. London. Tavistock Publication.5. David, T. (Ed), (1976). An Introduction to Medical Sociology. London, Taritocl
Publication.6. Diarmuid, O. D. (2008). The State of Health. Atlas University of California Pres.7. Ellen, A. (1998). The Sociology of Health and Medicine: A Critical Introduction. Polity
Press.8. G. C Satpathy. (2003). Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse Isha Books;9. G. C. Satpalhy. (2003). Prevention of Hiv/Aids and Drug abuse, isha Books, New Delhi.10. Jai, P. N. (2004). Aids in Asia the Challenge a Head. New Delhi, Sage Publications.11. Julia, A. E. (2008). Taking Charge of Breast Cancer. University of California Press;12. Lincoln, C. et al. (ed.), (2003). Global Health Challenges for Human Security. Global
Equity. UK.13. Meena, S. (2006). Aids, Awareness through Community Participation. Delhi, Kalpaz
Publications.14. Moon, G. (1995). Society and Health. An Introduction to Social Science for Health
Professional. London. Routledge.15. Moward, E. T. et. al. (1963). Handbook of Medical Sociology. Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Prentice Hall, Inc.16. Philip, H. et. al. (n.d.). The Body, Culture and Society: An Introduction. Open University
Press. Buckingham.17. Rose, W. (2004). The Sociology of Health, Illness and Health Care a Critical Approach.
Thomson wads worth.
18. Rubina, S. (2004). The Trouble Times; Sustainable Development in the Age of Extreme.Islamabad.
19. Schilla, M., and G. Mahar. (1983). Medicine, Morals and Law. UK. Gower Publishing Co. Ltd.
20. Shah, I. (1998). Community Medicine. Karachi.
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO POPULATION STUDIES
Course Code: Soc-452 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
The course shall empire the relevant concept of population dynamics. The theories in relation to population growth will be shared. The concept of culture and social values regarding population growth will be emphasized. The variables including fertility, mortality, and migration shall be studied with reference to change in population in a given area. Population policies about growth and control will be learnt.
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Course Outlines:
1. Introduction The significance of Population Study Scope of Population Studies Sources of Population Data Methods of Population Measurement i.e. CBR, CDR, etc
2. Theories of Population Theory of Demographic Transition Malthusian Population Trap and its Criticism Neo-Malthusian
3. Population Growth in Pakistan Historical Trends Present Population Situation Causes of Population Growth Future Prospects Population Related Problems of Pakistan Economic Factors Behind High Fertility rate Social, Cultural and, Ethnic factors behind high fertility rates Mortality especially maternal and Infant mortality
4. Demographic Trends Nuptiality Fertility, socio-economic Variables Affecting Fertility Migration Social Mobility Mortality, Socio-economic Variables Affecting Mortality Mobidity
5. The Structure of Pakistan's Population Geographic Distribution
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Age and Sex Structure Education, Dependency burdens, Birth rates, their Relationships to GNP growth
rates and income Distribution
6. Family Planning in Pakistan Introduction Social Acceptance Status of Family Planning in Rural and Urban Areas Strategies by Government and NGOs to Create Awareness
Suggested Readings:
1. Hans, R. (1993). Population Studies, Indian council of Social Research sciences New Delhi;
2. Paul, D. (2003). Geoffrey Mcnicoll Encyclopedia of Population, Macmillan Reference U.S.A (Thomson/Gale);
3. Peterson, W. (1975). Population, New York, Macmillan.4. Srinivasan, K. (1998). Basic Demographic Techniques and Applications, Sage
Publication. Andrew Hinde. Demographic Methods, Oxford.5. Todero, M. P. (2000). Economics Development in the Third World. Longman, London.6. United Nations (2004). Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Retrieved February 13, 2004.7. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe - Official Web Site8. United States Census Bureau (2005). Census Bureau - Countries Ranked by Population.
Retrieved February 13, 2005.9. UNO. (2000). Population Trends, World population Monitoring, Population Growth
Structure and Distribution 1999. Department of Economics and Social Affairs,Population Division. U.N.O.
10. Weeks, J. R. (1992). Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues. Belmart California, Wadsworth Publishing Company.
COURSE: CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Course Code: Soc-453 Credit Hours: 03
Course Objectives:
This course will identify a range of conflict resolution approaches with special focus on negotiation, mediation, and advocacy. It will enable the students to study models of social work practice – radical, ecological, systems, generalist, and problem-solving approaches. The course will help the students to explore the theoretical basis for a conflict resolution approaches and techniques.
Course Outlines:
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1. Introduction Introduction to Conflict Resolution Basic Concepts of Conflict Resolution Problems in Conflict Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms Client/Attorney Perspectives Advantages and Disadvantages General types of ADR defined
2. Conflict Resolution System in Pakistan Formal Conflict Resolution System i.e. Judiciary, Legal Courts Court structure and subject matter Jurisdiction Informal Conflict Resolution System i.e. Biradari, Punchayat, Jirga
3. Process of Conflict Resolution4. Mediation
Minitrials Early Neutral Evaluation Special Masters
5. Arbitration The Process, the Participants, the Neutrals and the Authority Arbitration Act Substantive Areas of Law Where Applied: Labor and Employment, Automobile,
Construction, Business Insurance, Securities, etc6. Negotiation
The Process and Outcome of Negotiation Tactics, Techniques and Skills of Negotiation Ethical Issues in Negotiation Application: from Individual Use in Business to Courtroom Tactics Service Learning Component: District Court Summary Jury Trials Introduction and Goals Conflicts: causes and Responses Elements of Mediation Issue identification and Prioritizing Timing and Climate setting Forms and Functions Skills Training Philosophical and Ethical Issues
7. Conducting a Mediation Session
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Case Preparation Opening statements to parties Explanation of Process and role of Mediator Ground Rules Confidentiality Role Play
8. Common Problem Areas Dealing with impasse Summarizing issues Hostile Parties Manipulative Parties Social service needs and Referrals Role Play
Suggested Readings:
1. Bernadine, V. G. (2005). Managing Workplace Conflict: AlternativeDisputeResolution in Australia.
2. Carsten, K. W. (n.d.). The Psychology Conflict Management and Conflict in Organizations. 3. Craig, E. R., & Tim, A. F. (2006). Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader: How You and
Your Organization Can.4. Doak, R. S. (2003). Conflict Resolution. Raintree Press.5. James, A. S. (1996). Conflict Resolution: Theory, Research and Practice. State University
of New York Press.6. Kent, M. W. (1999). Managing Campus Conflict through AlternativeDisputeResolution.7. Laurie, S. C. (2003). Conflict Diagnosis and AlternativeDisputeResolution.8. Rams, B. O., Wood, H. T., & Miall, H. (2011). Contemporary Conflict Resolution. (3rd
edition). Polity Press.9. Stewart, S. (1998). Conflict Resolution: A Foundation Guide. Waterside Press. Winchester.
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10. Tidwell, A. C. (2001). Conflict Resolved? A critical Assessment of Conflict Resolution. Continuum International Publishing Group. London. New York.
11. Wandberg, R. (2005). Conflict Resolution: Communication, Cooperation, Compromise. Capstone U.S.A.
RESEARCH REPORT/THESIS/DISSERTATION
Course Code: Soc-454 Credit Hours: 06
The students, who successfully completed third semester, are required to write up a research
report/thesis/dissertation in the final semester on sociological issue with consultation of
supervisor. The supervisor will submit it to the Departmental SemesterCommittee for onward
approval.
Upon the completion of thesis, the students shall submit it to the concerned supervisor for
checking plagiarism through Turnitin software.
The supervisor shall submit the report(s)to Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) for counter
verification of Turnitin test(s) result(s).
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After fulfilling the Higher Education Commission (HEC) criteria of anti-plagiarism test i.e. 19%
similarity index, the supervisor shall submit the thesis through Head of Department to the office
of the Controller of Examinations for the conduction of viva voce. Exam.
Upon the conduction of viva voce exam, the students shall make changes as suggested by
internal and external examiner. The supervisor will then issue certificate that the student(s)
incorporated all necessary changes.
Further, the students shall submit at least five copies (in hard) to the Department along with CDs
(one for supervisor and one for the Controller of Examinations).
Apart from the above; the following format shall be followed:
1. Title page(s)
2. Approval Sheet
3. List of Tables
4. List of Figures
5. List of Abbreviations
6. Acknowledgements
7. Abstract
8. Chapter-I Introduction
9. Chapter-II Review of Literature
10. Chapter-III Research Methodology
11. Chapter-IV Results and Discussion
12. Chapter-V Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
13. Annexures
i. References---------should be in APA style (6th Edition)
ii. Interview schedule or Questionnaire
iii. Snapshots etc.
iv. Certificate of Anti-Plagiarism Test
Further, the following fonts shall be followed for write up of thesis:
1. Text: Time New Roman
2. Text Size: 12
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A) Chapter heading Capital Bold
B) Sub heading Sentence Case 14 Bold
C) Sub sub heading Sentence Case 12 Bold
D) Normal text 12 without Bold
3. Line Spacing: 02 or 1.8
4. Page Setup:
a) Lift: 1” Right: 1”
b) Top: 1” Bottom: 1”
c) Gutter Position: Left
d) Gutter: 0.5”
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